Wisdom in the Tangents Photography Podcast

This episode is from a group coaching call from the Light and Dark Photography Podcast Group on Facebook. John shares a Maya Angelou quote that encourages you to stop trying to be normal or what you think everyone else is doing. Then you will see how amazing you are.Ad: lightdarkco.com/taveShownotes: lightdarkco.com/podcast/80instagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Roy Serafin is a wedding and portrait photographer in Tampa, Florida. He’s sharing how we can grow our businesses by reducing the amount of services we offer.Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/79instagram.com/roythephotographerJoin LIVE at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Tanya Parada, Stephen Lo, and Darien Chui make up the team at Elevate Photography Awards, a new take on wedding photography awards that highlights more on your clients’ experience than solely the photographic technique.Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/78instagram.com/elevatephotoawardsJoin LIVE at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Kris Aguilar is an editorial portrait photographer, a podcast host of the K Digitals podcast out in sunny San Diego, CaliforniaWe’re talking about how to build rapport with your models, make them feel comfortable, and to build that connection that leads to a great collaboration.Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/77instagram.com/k_digitalsJoin LIVE at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Lindsey Roman is a photographer, a business educator, co-founder of the Heart University and co-host of the Heart and Hustle Podcast with Evie Rupp.Today she's giving some helpful tips to work more efficiently from home.Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/76instagram.com/mrslindseyromanJoin LIVE at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Angie Bonin and Gina Brocker share some tips on how to run a successful photography business and be a parent who is present in your child’s life. Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/75instagram.com/revealingthenarrativeinstagram.com/angelinarose_photographyinstagram.com/ginabrockerJoin LIVE at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/allheartphoto

John Mansfield shares how continued and sometimes slow growth led to his first $100k year and how to evaluate how you define success.Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/74Join LIVE at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Natalie Franke of the Rising Tide Society and Author of Built to Belong shares about the power of community and how the success of one business can actually lead to the success of many.Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/73instagram.com/nataliefrankeJoin LIVE at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Nathan Holritz share some very actionable steps to find and implement your branding position. He is the host of the Bokeh Podcast and helps photographers simplify their workflow and bring them more time.Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/72instagram.com/nathanholritzJoin LIVE at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Sara is a documentary wedding photographer to the free-spirited couples, based in Toronto, Canada. She also hosts the Shine and Thrive Podcast to help photographer find more creative freedom, time freedom, and financial freedom. Freebie - Friends and family wedding questionnaire“Great storytelling starts with allowing people to believe they can be themselves and do what they want when they want.”Listen more than you look. When you hear sniffles or laughter, those are the moments that hold emotion.To help prime your couples for a storytelling experience, be consistent with showing storytelling images. On your website, on social media, in your portfolio. Look for different guests’ perspective of the wedding day. How are the parents viewing the wedding day and how would they want to see it represented in the wedding album?The wedding day and the photos are not about you, they are about the couple.Find Sara atSaramonika.comHer Podcast - Shine and Thrive Podcastinstagram.com/saramonikaphotoIntuitive Storytelling CourseJoin LIVE at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Shaun Austin Gordon joins us to talk about how we can become the next generation and how to be intentional about what we do in our days.Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/70instagram.com/shaunaustinJoin LIVE at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Sofia Katherine shares tips for taking night and astrophotography portraits and creating something unique. Sofia has the best line for a photographer who shoots at night often, and that’s “A Photographer who is now afraid of the dark.” She shares some tips on how to photograph at night, and how to maintain expectations with your clients.Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/69 instagram.com/sofia_katherineJoin LIVE at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Layne Little shares how she uses Senior Rep Programs to elevate her client experience and market to her ideal clients through their peers.Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/68instagram.com/therosemaryhenJoin LIVE at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Tips on how to set up a styled photoshoot for success both during the shoot, and afterward.Shownotes: http://www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/67instagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Kiyah shares about how to become a hybrid photographer and some tips on implementing film into your business.instagram.com/kiyahcShownotes - lightdarkco.com/podcast/66Join us LIVE for the next episode at lightdarkco.com/joinfbinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Feuza Reis shares about how to convert viewers to leads by using CRO.Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/65instagram.com/fusecreativeincIf you want to connect with us and other listeners of the Light + Dark community, join our Facebook group at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Sasquatch shares some insight into how to break through the insecurities of our clients, and we talk about his film photography workshop.Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/64instagram.com/sasquatchmansfieldFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Kelly Lemon shares some tips on how to have difficult conversations with your clients. instagram.com/kellylemonShow notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/63Connect with us and other listeners of the Light + Dark community, join our Facebook group at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Walking through 5 steps to more engagement on Instagram. Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/62Connect with us and other listeners of the Light + Dark community, join our Facebook group at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Nata shares how she shows up as a professional for her clients through education and being a resource.instagram.com/nsphotobookweddingsShow notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/61instagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/allheartphoto

John shares his complete process for nurturing leads. From their first impression online to their first anniversary.We record each episode live in our Facebook group and we would love to connect with you there. You can join the Light + Dark Photography Podcast group on Facebook.Follow us at www.instagram.com/lightdarkcowww.instagram.com/allheartphoto

Brady Clayton shares how using video in your business can attract your dream clients, and move your bottom line.instagram.com/bradysclaytonShow notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/59Connect with us and other listeners of the Light + Dark community, join our Facebook group at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Anna and Ryan Leonard share with us about how important it is to build client relationships and be a refuge for them. instagram.com/refugephotography_alrShow notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/58Connect with us and other listeners of the Light + Dark community, join our Facebook group at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Nick and Whitney share how you can help change the world through your business.instagram.com/thearchibaldprojectinstagram.com/whitrunyoninstagram.com/nackolasShow notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/57Connect with us and other listeners of the Light + Dark community, join our Facebook group at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/allheartphoto

John shares some tips on how to be part of the 4% who take what they learn at conferences and workshops, and implement it.Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/56Connect with us and other listeners of the Light + Dark community, join our Facebook group at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Magen Parsley shares about her magazine, ShutterScene, the mission behind it, and what it looks like to submit for publication.instagram.com/megparsleyphotoinstagram.com/shutterscenemagazineShow notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/55Connect with us and other listeners of the Light + Dark community, join our Facebook group at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/allheartphoto

John shares the differences of having pricing on your website vs not having pricing.Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/54Connect with us and other listeners of the Light + Dark community, join our Facebook group at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Michelle Gunn lays out how to be an LGBTQ+ ally, and how to be more inclusive in the wedding industry.instagram.com/gunnshotphotoShow notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/53Connect with us and other listeners of the Light + Dark community, join our Facebook group at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Jason Vinson shares some tips for how to truly learn how light works and how to see it through a creative eye.instagram.com/vinsonimages_jasonShow notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/52Connect with us and other listeners of the Light + Dark community, join our Facebook group at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Rita Olds drops some gems about writing persuasive copy for your website and social captions.instagram.com/ritaoldsShow notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/51Connect with us and other listeners of the Light + Dark community, join our Facebook group at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Kyrsten Stevens shares her workflow and tips for generating leads through Pinterest.instagram.com/kyrstenashlay.photographyShow notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/50Connect with us and other listeners of the Light + Dark community, join our Facebook group at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/allheartphoto

John goes over what 2020 taught him, what worked and what didn't, and a good mindset to walk into 2021 with.Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/49Connect with us and other listeners of the Light + Dark community, join our Facebook group at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Wyeth Augustine shares some tips for knowing how and when to go full time in your business.instagram.com/wyethaugustineShow notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/48Connect with us and other listeners of the Light + Dark community, join our Facebook group at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/allheartphoto

John shares tips on how to position your mindset and how you speak so you can sell without being salesy.Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/47Connect with us and other listeners of the Light + Dark community, join our Facebook group at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Ready for Season 2 of the Light + Dark Photography Podcast!A few updates before next week's episode. Follow us at instagram.com/lightdarkcoJoin the FB community at lightdarkco.com/joinfb

Jess Morales joins us to talk about how to become your authentic self, and how that will attract your ideal clients.www.instagram.com/wetheromanticsShow notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/46If you want to connect with us and other listeners of the Light + Dark community, join our Facebook group at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/racheldriskellinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Rachel and John talk about dealing with burnout and feeling overwhelmed in business and in life.Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/45If you want to connect with us and other listeners of the Light + Dark community, join our Facebook group at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/racheldriskellinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Maddy Mahairas shares about the power of encouraging others and how that can impact your business and your mindset.www.instagram.com/maddnessphotography_Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/44If you want to connect with us and other listeners of the Light + Dark community, join our Facebook group at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/racheldriskellinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Katelin Brogan shares some Facebook Ads techniques that will set you up for success.Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/43instagram.com/thekatelinmarieIf you want to connect with us and other listeners of the Light + Dark community, join our Facebook group at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/racheldriskellinstagram.com/allheartphotoAq3VJuBgcKZbPZaqu0MR

Quick response to leads will gain you more bookings. Today we lead you through how to respond immediately and book quickly.Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/42Sponsor: Our Online Workshop Sept 14-24tickets are live at lightdarkco.com/workshopIf you want to connect with us and other listeners of the Light + Dark community, join our Facebook group at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/racheldriskellinstagram.com/allheartphoto

A peek into one of our workshops. This one was on social media marketing and how to gain more engagement and leads.Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/41Sponsor: Our Online WorkshopMore info at lightdarkco.com/workshopIf you want to connect with us and other listeners of the Light + Dark community, join our Facebook group at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/racheldriskellinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Tonie Christine shares how you can serve your clients through album sales, and how she sold over $19k in albums in 7.5 weeks during a pandemic.Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/40Sponsor: Our Online WorkshopGrab your early bird seat price at lightdarkco.com/workshopIf you want to connect with us and other listeners of the Light + Dark community, join our Facebook group at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/racheldriskellinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Rachel and John share 5 things that they've changed to grow their businesses during the pandemic.Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/39Sponsor: Our Online WorkshopGrab your early bird seat price at lightdarkco.com/workshopIf you want to connect with us and other listeners of the Light + Dark community, join our Facebook group at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/racheldriskellinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Devin Robinson shares super actionable steps how to stop getting ghosted by your clients. Show notes: www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/38Sponsor: Our Online WorkshopGrab your early bird seat price at lightdarkco.com/workshopIf you want to connect with us and other listeners of the Light + Dark community, join our Facebook group at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atinstagram.com/lightdarkcoinstagram.com/racheldriskellinstagram.com/allheartphoto

Ike and Tash Haynes join Rachel and John to talk about how you don't have to niche down into one area to be successful.Show notes: https://www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/37If you want to connect with us and other listeners of the Light + Dark community, join our Facebook group at https://lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atwww.instagram.com/lightdarkcowww.instagram.com/racheldriskellwww.instagram.com/allheartphoto

Darien Chui joins Rachel and John to share some tips for breaking into a new market when moving.Darien: instagram.com/darienchuiphotographyShow notes: https://www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/36Sponsor: Our Online WorkshopGrab your early bird seat price at lightdarkco.com/workshopIf you want to connect with us and other listeners of the Light + Dark community, join our Facebook group at https://lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atwww.instagram.com/lightdarkcowww.instagram.com/racheldriskellwww.instagram.com/allheartphoto

Rhea Whitney shares with Rachel and John how to create content to grow your social media.instagram.com/rheawhitneyShow notes: https://www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/35Sponsor: Our Online WorkshopGrab your early bird seat price at lightdarkco.com/workshopIf you want to connect with us and other listeners of the Light + Dark community, join our Facebook group at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atwww.instagram.com/lightdarkcowww.instagram.com/racheldriskellwww.instagram.com/allheartphoto

Allison Bolin joins Rachel and John to talk about how continuing your education through workshops, courses, and conferences is always worth it.Show notes: https://www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/34Sponsor: ShipStationGet your free month trail for the only online shipping platform we use at lightdarkco.com/shipstationConnect with us and other listeners of the Light + Dark community, and join our Facebook group at lightdarkco.com/joinfbFollow us atwww.instagram.com/lightdarkcowww.instagram.com/racheldriskellwww.instagram.com/allheartphoto

Shannon Morton talks IPS with Rachel and John and shares how to increase your profit with in-person sales. Show notes: https://www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/33 Sponsor: ShipStation Get your free month trail for the only online shipping platform we use at lightdarkco.com/shipstation If you want to connect with us and other listeners of the Light + Dark community, join our Facebook group at https://lightdarkco.com/joinfb Follow us at www.instagram.com/lightdarkco www.instagram.com/racheldriskell www.instagram.com/allheartphoto

Rachel and John talk about the art of how to Under Promise and Over Deliver and how that can benefit your clients and your business. Show notes: https://www.lightdarkco.com/podcast/32 Sponsor: ShipStationGet your free month trail for the only online shipping platform we use at lightdarkco.com/shipstation If you want to connect with us and other listeners of the Light + Dark community, join our Facebook group at https://lightdarkco.com/joinfb Follow us atwww.instagram.com/lightdarkcowww.instagram.com/racheldriskellwww.instagram.com/allheartphoto